Celestron Royal Observatory Greenwich Travel Scope 70 Telescope

Celestron Royal Observatory Greenwich Travel Scope 70 Telescope Description

This new member of the Travel Scope family is the result of a collaboration between Celestron and the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. The Celestron Travel Scope 70 Telescope was designed with travelling in mind while offering exceptional value. The Travel Scope 70 is made of the highest quality materials to ensure stability and durability. All this adds up to a telescope that gives you a lifetime of pleasure with a minimal amount of maintenance.

Featuring a compact and portable design with ample optical performance, the Celestron Travel Scope 70 Telescope is ideal for terrestrial as well as casual astronomical observation.

Greenwich's Royal Observatory: A Brief Overview
King Charles II granted the Royal Observatory's charter in 1675, and it is now housed in London's Greenwich Park. In the history of astronomy and navigation, the observatory has been crucial. The observatory's current focus is on enhancing people's knowledge of the sea, space exploration, and Britain's place in world history.

Features:
- All coated glass optical elements for clear, crisp images.
- Erect image diagonal so that your views are correctly oriented.
- Smooth functioning Alt azimuth mount with easy pointing to located objects.
- Preassembled aluminium full size photographic tripod ensures a stable platform.
- Quick and easy, no-tool set up.
- The telescope and tripod fit inside the included custom backpack for easy travelling and storage.

Included Items:   
Optical tube
Mount and tripod (preassembled)
20mm and 10mm eyepiece
45° erect image diagonal
5x24 finderscope
SkyPortal app
Celestron's Starry Night Basic Edition Software
Manual
Backpack to store scope and accessories

Technical Specifications Optical Tube:    
Optical Design:    Refractor
Aperture:    70mm (2.8")
Focal Length:    400mm (15.74")
Focal Ratio:    f/5.7
Focal Length of Eyepiece 1:    20mm (0.78")
Magnification of Eyepiece 1:    20x
Focal Length of Eyepiece 2:    10mm (0.4")
Magnification of Eyepiece 2:    40x
Barlow Lens:    Not Included
Finderscope:    5x24
Star Diagonal:    Erect Image, 45° 1.25"
Optical Tube:    Aluminium
Highest Useful Magnification:    168x
Lowest Useful Magnification:    10x
Limiting Stellar Magnitude:    11.7
Resolution (Rayleigh):    1.98 arc seconds
Resolution (Dawes):    1.66 arc seconds
Light Gathering Power (Compared to human eye):    100x
Optical Coatings:    Fully Coated glass optics
Optical Tube Length:    431.8mm (17")
Optical Tube Diameter:    98.4mm (3.87")
Optical Tube Weight:    1.5 lbs (.68 kg)
Dovetail:    N/A

Technical Specifications Mount:    
Mount Type:    Manual Alt Azimuth
Height adjustment range (includes mount and tripod):    558.8mm – 1155.7mm (22"-45.5")
Tripod Leg Diameter:    31.75mm (1.25") Aluminium
Accessory Tray:    Yes
Slew Speeds:    Manual
Tripod Weight:    1.8 lbs (.81 kg)
Dovetail Compatibility:    N/A
Software:    Celestron Starry Night Basic Edition Software and SkyPortal App
Total Kit Weight:    3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)

Solar Warning    
Never look directly at the Sun with the naked eye or with an optic (unless you have the proper solar filter). Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
Never use your optic to project an image of the Sun onto any surface. Internal heat build-up can damage the optic and any accessories attached to it.
Never leave your optic unsupervised. Make sure an adult who is familiar with the correct operating procedures is with your optic at all times, especially when children are present.